Podcast Summary: Cuerpos especiales – Berlanga (Badajoz)

Host: EuropaFM
Episode Date: February 6, 2026
Hosts: Eva Soriano, Nacho García, Lalachús
Guest: Sandra (Embajadora rural de Berlanga)

Episode Overview

In this lively morning show segment, "Pueblos Especiales," the hosts chat with Sandra, a passionate ambassador for Berlanga—a charming small town in Badajoz, Extremadura. Sandra spotlights her town's traditions, natural wonders, unique personalities, and more, enticing listeners to vote for Berlanga as the special village of the week.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introducing Berlanga and Its Community

• Berlanga, a village in the south of Extremadura, has around 2,500 residents, though numbers swell in summer as emigrants return home for the holidays.
  • Sandra: "Pues mira, en Berlanga somos como unos 2.500 habitantes más o menos." (00:41)
  • Seasonal homecomings enrich village life with deep-rooted traditions and reunions.

Gastronomy and Local Delights

• Sandra describes the culinary treasures of Berlanga:
  • Embutido extremeño
  • Migas extremeñas
  • Traditional sweets: Pestiños, perrunillas
    • Sandra: "Bueno, pues tenemos el pestiño, las perrunillas." (01:15)
• The hosts probe the secret of perrunillas, but Sandra teases the "secret recipe."
  • Sandra: "Las recetas secretas, que no se cuenta así como así." (01:39)
  • The fun tone continues as the hosts jokingly interrogate Sandra for more details.

Berlanga’s Natural and Rural Highlights

• Berlanga boasts a unique natural park with animals from different continents—free to visit and conveniently located.
  • Sandra: "Tiene un parque natural...con animales de diferentes continentes... Además tiene una situación estratégica porque está...a una hora de Sevilla y una hora de Córdoba." (02:02)
• Special mention of rural lodgings, chozos rurales, where visitors can watch exotic animals like dromedaries and mouflons from their window.
  • Sandra: "Puedes ver todos los animales desde la ventanita de tu casita rural, como dromedarios, buflones." (02:37)
  • Nacho: "Fíjate, un dromedario ahí en Berlanga, eso me parece increíble." (02:42)

Personalities of Berlanga: Past and Present

• Historical figure: Jacobo Rodríguez Pereira
  • Born in Berlanga, exiled to France, pioneer in educating deaf-mute individuals; recognized as the first oralist teacher for the deaf in France.
  • Sandra: "Es reconocido como uno de los pioneros de la educación de personas sordamudas y fue el primer maestro oralista de sordos en Francia." (02:57)
  • Honored both locally and in Bordeaux, France.
• Modern celebrity: Lorena Castel Barragán
  • Popular media personality with direct roots in Berlanga.
  • Sandra: "Lorena Castell...sí, tiene raíces directas de Berlanga...siempre que tiene un momento puede mencionar a nuestro pueblo en televisión y lo lleva siempre presente." (03:47)

Community Spirit & Rivalries

• Recollections and greetings to other participants from nearby villages, especially Elena from Oliveya, highlighting the friendly competition for the weekly village contest.
  • Sandra: "Me pareció increíble todo lo que contó del pueblo, así que sí, vamos a destacar Berlanga hoy." (04:39)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sandra’s heartfelt pitch for Berlanga:
  "Berlanga, aparte de ser un entorno natural único, tenéis los mejores cielos estrellados sin contaminación lumínica, un entorno natural, vais a comer muy bien, la gente es muy amable, muy generosa y os va a hacer tic como en casa...el que viene quiere volver siempre." (05:11)
• Nacho’s humorous aside regarding dromedaries:
  "Fíjate, un dromedario ahí en Berlanga, eso me parece increíble." (02:42)
• Eva on taking note of rural adventures:
  "Cada vez que decís alojamientos rurales, yo me voy abriendo aquí una notita en el móvil que tengo. Muchas gracias, Sandra." (06:27)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00-00:41 – Introduction; Sandra joins; Berlanga’s basic facts
• 01:00-01:29 – Discussion of local foods and typical sweets
• 02:02-02:42 – Description of natural park, rural lodgings, and animal sightings
• 02:52-03:47 – Local figures: Historical (Rodríguez Pereira) and contemporary (Lorena Castel)
• 04:17-04:47 – Mention of rival village Oliveya and friendly community spirit
• 05:11-06:06 – Sandra’s closing pitch for voting Berlanga as "pueblo especial"
• 06:16-06:33 – Hosts thank Sandra, recap, and encourage other listeners to participate

Tone and Style

Throughout the segment, the hosts maintain an upbeat, playful, and affectionate tone—teasing Sandra about village secrets, gently poking fun at each other, and creating an inclusive, lively atmosphere. Sandra, in turn, beams pride and warmth for Berlanga, blending factual information with charming invitations and heartfelt nostalgia.

Conclusion

This episode of "Pueblos Especiales" on Cuerpos especiales showcases Berlanga as a vibrant, rich-in-history village that seamlessly blends tradition, nature, and modern pride. With endearing anecdotes, delicious-sounding gastronomy, and a warm invitation, Sandra makes a compelling case to vote Berlanga as the special village of the week.